Full-Time
Manager of Consumer & BLC Collections
Posted on 9/4/2026
Simmons Bank
1,001-5,000 employees
Community-focused banking across six states
No salary listed
Little Rock, AR, USA
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Bachelor's
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- Working knowledge of commercial, consumer, and business loan processes.
- Familiarity with loan documentation, servicing practices, and loan systems.
- Understanding of applicable lending regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, legal documents, procedure manuals, business correspondence, journals, and government regulations.
- At least 5 years of banking experience with significant focus in loan operations.
- At least 2 years of leadership or management experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Excel.
- Working experience with Jack Henry SilverLake, Fiserv, or equivalent banking software.
- Supervise and support loan operations staff by providing coaching, performance management, and training.
- Manage daily workflow, staffing levels, and workload distribution.
- Monitor pipeline activity, exceptions, and backlog to meet service-level expectations.
- Serve as a point of contact for operational inquiries and issue resolution.
- Maintain proper loan documentation, procedures, and operational documentation.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and addressing findings.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and reduce errors.
- Support implementation of process enhancements and system updates.
- Use loan systems, including loan origination systems and core banking systems, to track and manage operational performance.
- Partner with lenders, credit teams, and other departments to ensure smooth loan execution.
- Support customer service efforts related to loan servicing and transactions.
- Ensure departmental documents and activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including completion of required compliance training.
- Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- System administrative experience with Jack Henry SilverLake, Fiserv, or equivalent banking software.
Simmons Bank operates as a community bank with 200 locations across six states. It offers deposits, loans, mortgages, and digital banking to help customers manage money securely anywhere. Its products work through in-branch, online, and mobile channels with local decision-making and a strong local presence that aligns with a community-bank approach. Its goal is to help customers achieve personal dreams—such as buying a home or starting a business—by providing accessible, personalized financial services.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Jackson, Mississippi
Founded
1903
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2Q26 adjusted efficiency improved to 54.26%, showing real expense discipline.
- Loans grew 7% annualized in 1H26, with a $1.4 billion commercial pipeline.
- Noninterest-bearing deposits grew 6% annualized, supporting margin at 3.84%.
What critics are saying
- 26 branch closures by December 4, 2026 hit 100 associates and $20 million costs.
- Nonperforming loans rose to $166.0 million in 2Q26, cutting coverage to 143%.
- Texas Western and Arkansas Eastern lawsuits signal borrower and contract disputes across the footprint.
What makes Simmons Bank unique
- Jay Brogdon is consolidating a six-state retail bank with $18.1 billion loans.
- Simmons has 117 consecutive years of dividends through Simmons First National.
- The bank pairs regional branch density with commercial expansion in Texas, Nashville, Kansas City.
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Simmons Bank will close 26 branches, including 6 in Arkansas. 4 hours, 7 minutes ago by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Simmons Bank has decided to close 26 branches across its six-state footprint, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The bank said the decision is "part of a broader review of the Company's retail network strategy... intended to align Simmons Bank's branch network with evolving customer preferences while maintaining customer access, preserving service levels, and continuing to provide advice, guidance, and financial solutions through nearby branches and other banking channels." Jay Brogdon, the bank's president and chief executive officer, told Arkansas Business on Thursday that six Arkansas branches in Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, North Little Rock and Pine Bluff will close. The bank will also close six branches in Texas, six in Tennessee, five in Missouri and three in Oklahoma. In the Tuesday SEC filing, Simmons said its management believes customers will see limited disruptions, "as there is no significant geographic concentration among the affected locations." The closures will affect about 100 employees, but Simmons said it expects to retain about 70% of those employees through "placement in other branch locations or alternative positions within the Company." The branch closures are expected to be effective on Dec. 4. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
Lisa Hunter to retire after 30 years at Simmons Bank. Aug 20, 2026, 16:01 ET PINE BLUFF, Ark., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Simmons Bank today announced the retirement of Lisa Hunter, executive vice president and chief data officer, following the conclusion of a distinguished, 30-year career advancing technology, operations, and data capabilities across the organization. During her tenure, Hunter led the implementation of Simmons' first corporate website and helped introduce several customer-focused innovations, including online banking, treasury management services, and e-statements. "Lisa has had a tremendous impact on Simmons Bank and was ahead of her time in recognizing how technology could make banking more convenient, efficient and accessible," said Jay Brogdon, president and CEO of Simmons Bank. "Many of the things our customers take for granted today - from online and digital banking to an automated teller line - are innovations Lisa helped bring to life at Simmons. Her career helped guide Simmons through a period of remarkable transformation, leaving a lasting legacy of innovation, collaboration and service that will benefit the organization for years to come." As Simmons geographic expansion stretched across six-states, Hunter helped standardize operations across the organization, creating a more consistent customer experience. She also contributed to the creation of the bank's centralized call center and held leadership roles overseeing both operations and technology during periods of significant growth. In 2021, Hunter became Simmons' first Chief Data Officer. In that role, she led initiatives to strengthen data governance, improve data literacy, and expand the use of data-driven decision-making across the company. Her leadership was instrumental in establishing the bank's Data Office and enhancing its reporting and analytics capabilities. A native of Pine Bluff, Hunter has been an active member of the community having served as a board member of the Pine Bluff Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation, and as a board member and campaign chair for the United Way. In 2022, then Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson appointed Hunter to serve a seven-year term as a member of the Arkansas State Board of Education. Simmons Bank Simmons Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a Mid-South based financial holding company that has paid cash dividends to its shareholders for 117 consecutive years. Its principal subsidiary, Simmons Bank, operates 220 branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank offers comprehensive financial solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. Recently, Simmons Bank was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026 and by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Companies 2026. In 2025, Simmons Bank was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 in Arkansas and one of America's Best Regional Banks 2025, and by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2024-2025 Best Companies to Work For in the South. Additional information about Simmons Bank can be found on our website at simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on X or by visiting our newsroom. SOURCE Simmons Bank
Simmons First National Corporation reported net income of $66.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, with diluted earnings per share of $0.46. Adjusted net income reached $72.2 million, whilst adjusted diluted EPS stood at $0.50. The company's net interest margin remained stable at 3.84%, with the cost of deposits declining 3 basis points to 1.93%. Total revenue reached $248.6 million for the quarter. Committed loan production hit $1.8 billion, marking its highest quarterly level in nearly four years. Unfunded commitments increased 8%, whilst noninterest bearing deposits rose 6% on an annualised basis. The bank's net charge-off ratio stood at 20 basis points, with the allowance for credit losses at 1.32% of total loans. Simmons repurchased 0.7 million shares during the quarter. The company implemented efficiency initiatives including position eliminations and real estate footprint optimization, resulting in an adjusted efficiency ratio of 54.26%.
Simmons Bank has appointed Jim Recer as executive vice president and commercial regional executive to lead its commercial and industrial banking strategy across Texas, Nashville, Kansas City and St. Louis. The role focuses on expanding the bank's middle-market commercial business in key growth markets. Recer brings over 30 years of banking experience, predominantly in Texas. His career includes roles at Bank of America as group executive, 13 years at BBVA Compass as senior managing director and Houston market president, and positions at Texas Capital Bank, Veritex Bank and most recently Texas Regional Bank as North Texas president. He holds a finance degree from the University of Texas at Austin and has completed executive programmes at The Wharton School. Simmons Bank operates over 220 branches across six states.
Rhino Investment Partners sold 642,196 shares of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) during the first quarter, worth an estimated $12.82 million based on quarterly average pricing, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing dated 15 May 2026. The sale reduced Rhino's stake in SFNC to approximately 4% of its assets under management, down from 7.3% previously. Despite the reduction, Rhino retained a meaningful position in the regional bank. Simmons First National shares stood at $21.45 on Friday, up 14% over the past year but underperforming the S&P 500's 28% gain. The company reported first-quarter net income of $68.5 million, more than double the prior year, with loans growing at a 10% annualised pace and net interest margin expanding to 3.84%.